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Not totally sure Breezer, the first two did go into the concrete, eventually, but needed such force. Unfortunately as I am only little I had to put my whole weight in hence the slightly enlarged holes!!! Back to the shops, bigger raw plugs, I then had the 'stuck' raw plug scenario! It was...

Thanks Breezer, I really didnt want to drill into the UPVC either but didnt think I was left with any choice. It looked like it was either that, or my new neighbours can continue to see EXACTLY how bad I look in the mornings! Really unsure now, may move onto another job first and come back to...

Masonry drill bit still fine, was the first time being used, just cant get it into the concrete lintel! Think they make harder concrete down here in London! :lol:

Appears that blinds can't be attached to top of recess, as now numerous holes drilled by myself and numerous friends have confirmed! However on a positive note, my filling and rubbing down skills are first rate! The idea of the wooden blocks being attached using Hard As Nails and then attaching...

Thanks Breezer, you have been a star!

Thanks Chris 1. Will have to learn to live with it leaking at £100! 2. Good answer, will try that! :)

Found great way to cover up chipped enamel sink. A tile grout pen is perfect, covers the chip and waterproof too! :D

Two plumbing questions please. 1. Dripping showerhead in new house is driving me mad, have taken off shower head and thermostat control and cleaned all scale etc but still dripping. thought that I would find some sort of washer inside to replace but no such luck! 2. Radiator on top floor not...

If you are with BT and are receiving nuisance calls they will give you a special pin number and number to ring which you do directly after a nuisance call. This will then effectively bar that number from ringing, however you will not be informed what the number is. I believe BT offer this as a...

Thanks Breezer, I can offer no defence on my lack of using safety equipment, hands up and promise to always use them in future :roll: Sorry to be basic but do I need to screw the blocks up as well as the Hard as Nails and which type of screws? Or is it good enough to just support them with...

Need to fix blinds to the inside recess of my kitchen windows and need a little advice. As one of my windows was too wide for one roller blind, I am having to fit 2 and therefore attach them from the top as opposed to the sides. New to DIY, I went out and bought myself a hammer drill and used a...